Some drugs are seasonal, and some are abused consistently by addicts. Cocaine, meth, and marijuana are the most abused substances in Houston. About 3672 alcohol and drug-related deaths happened in Harris County in 2018-19. In recent years, drug arrests have also increased with more drug traffickers and abusers roaming the streets.
Did you know that you are liable to be punished for possession of even drug paraphernalia? The definition includes equipment, any material or product used for planting, cultivating and growing, or injecting, inhaling drugs, etc.
The Texas Controlled Substances Act governs the possession of controlled substances (read drugs) in Houston, Texas. A practicing Houston Drug Crimes Attorney will tell you that the act brings under its purview all illegal narcotics.
Here are some common drug crimes in Houston:
Possession of Dangerous Drugs
While only some prescription drugs come under the Texas Controlled Substances Act, all illegal drugs are listed …
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